Adjunct Faculty- Sociology

Ivy Tech Community College; South Carolina; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Fee remission for employees and depend

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Sociology to deliver assigned classes and guide student learning within the college’s policies and course objectives.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments, maintaining records, and engaging students with active teaching strategies. The role emphasizes diversity, technology use, and professional collaboration with College leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's or higher degree in sociology, social work, or social psychology.
• Alternative: master's in any field with 18 sociology hours and 18 graduate sociology hours including statistics or research methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in line with college policy and course objectives.
• Utilize available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop/maintain outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials; keep accurate student records.

Skills

Learning delivery

Technology usage

Student engagement

Assessment

Education

Master's degree in sociology or related field

18 credit hours in sociology/research methods (alternative path)

Tools

Course management systems

Job description

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

COMPENSATION: Part-time Weekdays, $47.35/contact hour

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

SOCIOLOGY DISCIPLINE STANDARD

A qualified faculty member in sociology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in sociology, social work, or social psychology, or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 hours in sociology and/or in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in sociology related courses, including a course in statistics and/or research methodology.

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.